1999 Mercury Cougar vs. 2010 Citroen C3
To start off, 2010 Citroen C3 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Cougar (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen C3 weights approximately 98 kg more than 1999 Mercury Cougar.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Citroen C3 (245 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Cougar | 2010 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Mercury | Citroen |
| Model | Cougar | C3 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1408 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
